We are proud to welcome the uncomparable Benjamin Zephaniah to Black Cultural Archives as he launches his new book, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah. The event will feature a Q&A session led by Black Cultural Archives' new Managing Director, Arike Oke.

Black Cultural Archives (BCA), the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain, is to begin charging £3 per adult admission charge for exhibitions in the main hall.

Auction house Christie’s has announced the sale of a rare portrait of Ignatius Sancho – artist unknown. This rare depiction of one of Britain’s historical figures represents the extent of Black presence in Britain.

Earlier this year, anticipating the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London, Black Cultural Archives invited speakers and a public audience to discuss what Brexit means to Britain’s Black community?

The Black Cultural Archives hosted a discussion on the impact of garage music on British culture. Follow the journey of garage, exploring how it moved from underground pirate radio to dominating the music charts and the influence its had on the relationship between music and culture in the UK today.

Black Cultural Archives (BCA), as the nation’s only repository dedicated to preserving the heritage of African and Caribbean heritage people, views the fiasco unfolding regarding the “Windrush generation” as a shameful lack of appreciation of the courageous citizens who have helped to create what we know as Great Britain today

Rudi Patterson was a bold and talented artist, holding 40 exhibitions all over the world while he was alive. Join BCA Chair Dawn Hill CBE, Wesley Kerr and Novelette Aldoni-Stewart as they celebrate Rudi’s life and works.